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MARIA MAMAILA

Group Treasury Analyst
Kempton Park,GP

Summary

As a detail-oriented Group Treasury Analyst, I bring expertise in managing treasury payments, cashbook policies, and both foreign and local accounts payable. My skill set extends to overseeing managed accounts receivables, booking exchange rates, and delivering insightful reporting. I am adept in audit support, planning, and communication, thriving in fast-paced environments while excelling at multitasking and problem-solving. My focus is on driving efficiency in business support functions, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced productivity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Junior Treasury Analyst - Shared Services

Bosch Rexroth South Africa (RF) (Pty) Ltd
Kempton Park
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage local treasury payments and ensure compliance with cashbook policies
  • Reconcile and maintain local and foreign cashbooks, ledgers, and journals
  • Oversee group insurance claims and policy renewals, streamlining processes for increased efficiency
  • Administer bond guarantees and update liquidity reports for accurate financial planning
  • Supervise cashbook clerks and resolve reconciliation discrepancies
  • Established a standardized process for fleet insurance registrations, increasing consistency across the group; the initiative improved data integrity and ensured compliance with industry regulations for over 170 vehicles
  • Implemented a company-wide insurance process, improving claims accuracy by 45%
  • Designed a fleet insurance management system, now a critical tool for the company and its insurer
  • Conducted training sessions for new hires focusing on cashbook procedures; implemented feedback mechanisms that resulted in an increase of task accuracy to over 95% within the first month post training
  • Streamlined treasury operations, implementing efficient processes to improve productivity and reduce operational errors.
  • Implemented automation solutions for various treasury functions, enhancing accuracy while reducing manual workload demands on staff members.
  • Supported cash management initiatives by maintaining bank account structures and overseeing bank account administration tasks.

Bookkeeper - Shared Services

Hans Merensky Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
02.2015 - 09.2022
  • Processed payment requisitions, EFTs, and batch payments while managing intercompany transfers
  • Reconciled cashbooks daily to ensure accurate records and resolved unresolved queries promptly
  • Handled foreign exchange deals using IT2 Net Treasury, ensuring compliance and efficiency
  • Escalating unresolved queries as per established processes
  • Processed 500+ invoices monthly, ensuring compliance with company policies and tax regulations
  • Maintained creditors applications
  • Prepared monthly cash flow forecasts, reconciliations, and VAT submissions
  • Managed aging reports and supplier accounts, ensuring timely payments and accurate reporting
  • Ensured monthly accrual journals are posted
  • Ensured all tax invoices are valid as per SARS regulations (5-point check)
  • Generated and issued accurate invoices to customers based on sales agreements or contracts
  • Ensured timely and proper recording of revenue in accounting systems
  • Recorded incoming payments via checks, bank transfers, or other payment methods
  • Accurately applied payments to customer accounts and invoices
  • Reconciled customer accounts by comparing payments and invoices
  • Investigated and resolved discrepancies or variances in accounts
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts
  • Maintained accurate and updated customer account records
  • Prepared accounts receivable reports, including aging reports, collection summaries, and outstanding balances
  • Collaborated with the sales, billing, and customer service teams to resolve issues
  • Assessed customer creditworthiness and recommended credit limits based on company policies
  • Address customer queries related to billing and payment processes promptly and professionally
  • Assisted with month-end journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal reporting
  • Ensured compliance with audit standards and finance policies while streamlining intercompany invoicing
  • Prepared balance sheets reconciliations
  • Updated credit card reconciliations
  • Intercompany invoicing and balancing
  • Updating and processing payroll journals and rent received
  • Initiated a bi-weekly payment system, reducing delays and enhancing cash flow management
  • Designed workflow to reduce redundancies and increasing team productivity
  • Optimized accounting software tools to automate tasks and reduce manual entry
  • Mentored junior team members in adopting new workflow systems, resulting in a 30% increase in department efficiency
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company's financial position.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Streamlined accounts payable and receivable management, improving relationships with vendors and customers.
  • Enhanced budget tracking with detailed expense categorization.
  • Improved financial accuracy by meticulously recording all transactions in accounting software.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by performing monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Management Accounting

University of South Africa
Pretoria - South Africa
06.2024 - Current

National Diploma: Financial Accounting - Bookkeeping

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
Cape Town - South Africa
06.2016 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

David Hellen Peta High School
Pretoria - South Africa
01.2000 - 12.2000

Skills

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

· Implemented a company-wide insurance process, improving claims accuracy by 45%.

· Designed a fleet insurance management system, now a critical tool for the company and its insurer.

· Conducted training sessions for new hires focusing on cashbook procedures and coding, implemented feedback mechanisms that resulted in an increase of task accuracy to over 50% within the first month post training.

· Initiated a bi-weekly payment system, reducing delays and enhancing cashflow management.

· Designed workflow to reduce redundancies and increase team productivity.

· Optimized accounting software tools to automate tasks and reduce manual entry.

Software

Sage

Accpac

Syspro 8

MS D365

MS Dynamics AX 2012

Timeline

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Management Accounting

University of South Africa
06.2024 - Current

Junior Treasury Analyst - Shared Services

Bosch Rexroth South Africa (RF) (Pty) Ltd
10.2022 - Current

National Diploma: Financial Accounting - Bookkeeping

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)
06.2016 - 03.2020

Bookkeeper - Shared Services

Hans Merensky Holdings (Pty) Ltd
02.2015 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

David Hellen Peta High School
01.2000 - 12.2000

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